We broach the subject of education once again, this time on a larger property, in a warmer climate where breeze is needed most. Trees contribute their shade and with the years represent a set of lungs for the group of buildings, consisting in space that is both shared and unifying.

Buildings are located in such a manner as to take the most advantage of fresh air by being permeable to it. The administration building has an elevated shed-like structure, featuring successive eaves that generate shade and recreate a pleasant semi-darkness. A contained, ample, generous space of unobstructed nature, sheltering despite its transparency.

The halls and staircases isolate the classrooms from the heat, and the eaves protect with their shade from the rain and sunlight. Above, the aerating monitors capture the breeze through the slits, and help push and extract the hot air from the classrooms.

Below, breeze runs through the classrooms and is swept outwards. The peripheral corridors protect from the rain and heat, allowing persons to move from one pavilion to the next with protection from the elements. The materials used are naturally exposed, with all their imperfections, in order to lower maintenance and operating costs.

 

PAN-AMERICAN SCHOOL

BRUNO STAGNO ARQUITECTO Y ASOCIADOS

Design: 1996
Construction: 1997
Constructed area: 2,650 m2
Property area: 29,000 m2
Cost: US$1,183,000
Location: Belén, Heredia, Costa Rica

BRUNO STAGNO, architect;
CARLOS ARAYA, assistant
LUIS ZAMORA, structural engineer
CLAUDIO SOTO, electrical engineer
EMSA, EDIFICADORA S.A., construction firm

Bruno Stagno Arquitecto y Asociados ...... Tel. 506-233-90-84 , 506-233-90-85 Fax. 506-255 30 84 ...... info@brunostango.info

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